Would you know what to do if a friend or family member needed help with a mental health or drug abuse issue? What kind of help would they need? Who could help?
Not knowing what to do can be scary and not clear. But there are many things you can...

Teens see very skinny models on TV and touched-up pictures of celebrities online. These images are all around. And they may make teens question how they look.
While it’s normal for teens to worry about their bodies, it may put the...

Living with diabetes can be a challenge. But maintaining close-to-normal levels of blood sugar has been shown to reduce the risk of diabetes-related problems. That’s why monitoring your blood sugar levels with a blood glucose meter is important...

You may have heard about schizophrenia, but do you know what that means? Schizophrenia is a long-term and serious mental health issue. It impacts a person’s thoughts, feelings and actions.
Warning signs often set between the ages of 16 and...

When people think about bipolar disorder, they often think about how it affects the brain. But the truth is, it can change the body as well.
Millions of people have bipolar disorder. One of its tell-tale signs is swinging between manic events and...

Inhaling and exhaling. Simple, right? It’s something that we do every day, every waking minute. It relaxes us, wakes us up and, most importantly, keeps us alive.
The lungs are part of the respiratory system, made up of organs and tissues...

Growing up, I never used sunscreen. It just wasn’t something we were taught, especially because it was normal for my dad to turn a darker shade of brown after playing long summer soccer games in the intense and humid summer heat. I followed...

You’ve been training over the past few months to run your first 5K. Although it’s exciting, it’s also nerve wrecking if you’re not a seasoned runner. Are you prepared for the event? Is there anything else you should be doing or considering before...

The path to a happy, healthy life lies in how well-nourished your mind, body and soul are on a regular basis. Learning self-love can drastically change the course of your life. And no, it’s not always chocolate, bubble baths and retail therapy.

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